Scope
Reference
DN786002
Description
The Direct Payment Support Service (DPSS) will ensure that individuals who choose to receive their care via a Direct Payment are enabled, empowered and supported to manage them safely, legally and in line with statutory requirements.The service will provide high-quality, person-centred support that promotes independence, choice, and control.
The service will provide information, advice and guidance to the Direct Payment Recipient on being an employer, be responsible for managing the Personal Assistant (PA) Register, and offer
financial services including managed accounts and a fully auditable payroll.
The DPSS will operate as part of the wider Children and Adult's Social Care offer in Peterborough, ensuring consistency, accessibility, and a seamless experience for individuals,
families, and professionals.
The Authority is conducting the procurement using the open procedure in accordance with the requirements of the Procurement Act 2023 for the purpose of procuring the services.
The Authority reserves the right to deviate from the formalities of the open procedure given the flexibilities permitted by Regulation 9 of the Procurement Act 2023 in the conduct of procurements for "wholly or mainly for the supply of services of a kind specified in regulations under subsection (2)", otherwise referred to as "Light Touch Regime" procurement.
The Authority proposes to enter into one Contract for a maximum period of 6 years, being an initial term of 3 years and extensions of up to 3 years (1 x 24 month extension and 1 x 12 month extension), with the successful Bidder.
The anticipated service commencement date is 1st October 2026 which may be subject to change dependent on the Authority's governance and requirements.
The Authority expects the mobilisation of services to commence three months prior to the services commencement date; therefore, mobilisation is anticipated to commence from 1st July 2026.
The anticipated value of the Services is approximately £1,680,000 over the full contract term of six years.
Total value (estimated)
- £1,680,000 excluding VAT
- £2,016,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 October 2026 to 30 September 2029
- Possible extension to 30 September 2032
- 6 years
Description of possible extension:
1 x 24 month extension (2 years)
1 x 12 month extension (1 year)
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 85000000 - Health and social work services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
20 March 2026, 11:59pm
Tender submission deadline
27 March 2026, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
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Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
10 June 2026
Recurring procurement
Publication date of next tender notice (estimated): 26 February 2032
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Quality | Quality | 70% |
| Cost | Cost | 30% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Special regime
Light touch
Contracting authority
Peterborough City Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PLXM-3229-WVQH
Sand Martin House Peterborough, Bittern Way
Peterborough
PE2 8TY
United Kingdom
Contact name: Helen Davies
Telephone: +44733452459
Email: helen.davies@peterborough.gov.uk
Website: https://www.peterborough.gov.uk/business/supplying-the-council/supply-opportunities
Region: UKH11 - Peterborough
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government